What is a Deep Friction Massage? Definition: Friction is a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight; particularly around joints and where there are adhesions within the muscles or tendons. Friction is defined as “an accurately delivered penetrating pressure applied through fingertips”.Cyriax, who is seen as the founder of friction…
CRANIAL NERVE 1 : OLFACTORY Origin The olfactory nerve originates on the caudal surface of the olfactory bulb and crosses the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone from one part of the crista galli process to the other, in order to reach the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. Terminal branchesThe olfactory nerves terminate in…
The cranial nerves are the nerves that come out of the brain. They are often called the “invisible” nerves because they pass through the skull and are not readily visible. They are responsible for signaling the body to do things like talking, chewing, and keeping your eyes focused. CRANIAL NERVES LIST There are 12 pairs…
What is Winging of the Scapula? The term ‘winged scapula’ (also scapula alata) is used when the muscles of the scapula are too weak or paralyzed, resulting in a limited ability to stabilize the scapula. As a result, the medial border of the scapula protrudes, like wings. The main reasons for this condition are musculoskeletal-…
What’s thoracic outlet syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that results from compression of the nerves and/or blood vessels passing from the neck to the shoulder and arm. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the affected limb. The compression can be caused by several factors, including trauma or anatomical abnormalities. Treatment…
What is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis is also called arthritis of the Neck, the disks and joints in the cervical spine (neck area) slowly degenerate as we grow older. Cervical spondylosis is the medical term for these age-related, wear-and-tear changes that occur over time in the cervical region. The condition most often causes pain and…
PIVD ( prolapsed intervertebral disc ) in neck.. DEFINATION:The term PIVD /prolapsed intervertebral disc means the protrusion or extrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a rent in theannulus fibrosus. “Cervical radiculopathy is a disease process marked by nerve compression from herniated disk material or arthritic bone spurs. This impingement typically produces neck and radiating arm pain…
What is Effleurage Massage? INTRODUCTION > Ethereal or aura strokes> Feathering, or nerve-stroking> Superficial effleurage> Deeper effleurage Basics of Effleurage Massage: > stimulating the nerves in the tissues worked> stimulating blood supply to the tissues worked> facilitating cleansing of the skin> relaxing muscle fibres> reducing muscle tension More Technical Effects of Effleurage Massage: Effects of…
DEFINITION : WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? ETIOLOGY: > Low-level muscle contractions:Low-level muscle contractions involve a selective overload of the earliest recruited and last derecruited motor units (“Henneman’s size principle”). Smaller motor units are recruited before and derecruited after larger ones; as a result, the smaller type I fibers are continuously activated during prolonged motor tasks,…
Definition: Massage is to work and act on the body with pressure. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. A person who was professionally trained to give massages was traditionally known as a…
